'The BlocksBox' Organic Mushroom Grow Kit Subscription

‘Discovery’ Box (Skill: Intermediate)
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Growing mushrooms just got easier!

Join our growing community of year-round mushroom cultivators by subscribing to The BlocksBox – a monthly mushroom kit subscription that features three of our ready-to-grow 5 lb. fruiting block mushroom grow kits. And you won’t just have delicious seasonal mushrooms growing year round – you’ll also save 25%!

How does it work?

The first week of each month, we'll ship you three (3) fully-colonized fruiting block mushroom grow kits, chosen by our staff based on seasonality to ensure the best optimal growth conditions. Choose from two box options, or subscribe to both!

The 'Explorer' Box: Curated for the mushroom grower interested in beginner-friendly species.

  • Each box will feature three (3) fruiting blocks with highly productive commercial mushroom strains, including Lion’s Mane, Blue Oyster, Golden Oyster, Snow Oyster, and Italian Oyster.

The 'Discovery' Box: Curated for the mushroom grower interested in both advanced and beginner-friendly species.

  • Each box will feature three (3) fruiting blocks with highly productive commercial mushroom strains, including Lion’s Mane, Blue Oyster, Golden Oyster, Snow Oyster, Italian Oyster, Chestnut, King Trumpet, Black King, and Pioppino.

We're loco for local!

Inspired by the popularity of CSA’s, having a subscription means you’ll be bringing agriculture into your own hands and supporting the ever growing community of mushroom growers. Because there is no food more local than the food you grow at home!

Scroll down for answers to frequently asked questions.

Where do I find growing instructions?

You can download our instruction booklet which covers all species.

Or, you can find complete instructions listed on the bottom half of all fruiting block product pages.

Can I purchase more than one subscription?

Absolutely! Just select the number of boxes you want when you add the subscription to your cart.

Can I pause or cancel my subscription easily?

Yes! You can manage all of your subscriptions directly in your account. Log in and click "Manage My Subscriptions" to pause, skip, or cancel your shipments. Click here to learn more. 

What is the best way to grow fruiting blocks?

To get the best growth, we recommend pairing your fruiting blocks with a growing system like the BoomRoom, a monotub, or a Mella fruiting chamber to create the optimal growing environment for your mushrooms.

How many mushrooms do fruiting blocks produce?

The average fruiting block will produce between 1-2 lbs per flush (less in subsequent fruitings). And depending on the species, you can expect 1-3 fruiting cycles per block. Note that some of the more advanced species are harder to get subsequent fruitings.

Are fruiting blocks the same as mushroom kits?

Yes! Fruiting blocks are mushroom grow kits. But, unlike our boxed countertop Spray & Grow kits, these are larger and grow in bags. Our fruiting block kits are made from vigorous edible mushroom mycelium grown on a proprietary blend of hydrated and sterilized hardwood sawdust with other organic amendments that mushrooms love! Just follow the directions specified for each species (in the instruction book provided) and watch your mushrooms grow!

Why can’t I select my own kits?

We want every grow to be a success! The team at North Spore will select kits with the highest chance of optimal growth based on the time of year, so you’ll be sure to have an abundance of fresh edible mushrooms for your next meal. Plus, our ability to focus on making large numbers of select species each month means we can pass along the savings to you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Fruiting block kits are mushroom grow kits, but tend to be larger (5 lbs) and some require a bit more care depending on species. Instead of boxes, they are bagged. We recommend growing them in a fruiting chamber such as a monotub or martha tent set up like our BoomRoom. A controlled environment will produce the best results for the fruiting blocks. And, since these kits are slightly larger, they can produce more mushrooms than our Spray & Grow Kits.

Oyster mushrooms and lion's mane mushroom fruiting block kits are great for beginners because they are reliable producers and require the least amount of effort. Reishi is also great because the mushroom grows in the unopened bag (no special care or fruiting chamber required!)

All kits should grow a minimum of one flush of mushrooms, but with a little patience and skill you can often get a second or third flush depending on the species! After you’ve harvested your first flush of mushrooms, remove any growth from the block and follow these instructions:

⮕ If you have a martha tent or an automated fruiting chamber, leave the humidity and fan running and wait about 2 weeks for new pins to begin forming.

⮕ If you are using a monotub or non-autmated fruiting chamber, open 2x daily and spray blocks generously with water. Try not to expose the blocks for too long to decrease chances of contamination.

⮕ If you don't have a monotub, martha tent, or fruiting chamber cover the block with a humidity tent made from a large plastic grocery bag with LOTS of small, quarter-sized holes. Remove the humidity tent 2x daily and spray blocks generously with water.

Be patient: It's totally normal for it to take longer for mushrooms to appear with each subsequent fruiting. However, if there's no progress after two weeks, it’s a good idea to soak your block.

Soaking your block: Take your block out of the bag and soak in a bowl of cool water. Most species only need to soak for 20 minutes. However, only soak your lion's mane block for 5-10 minutes as these blocks tend to break apart if soaked for too long. After soaking, let the block drain by leaving it cut side down for another 10 minutes or tip it around to let extra water run off. You don't want to leave standing water in your bag, so pat your block dry with a towel before placing it back in the bag.

Note: Shiitake blocks should not be placed back in the bag.

For most species, you should leave the block in the bag for the entire duration of the growing cycle. However, there are some exceptions.

⮕ Shiitake should be removed from the bag before going into the fruiting chamber.

⮕ Nameko should have most of the top of the bag cut off (leaving about 4" of plastic above the block) before going into the fruiting chamber.

Our fruiting block kits are made fromsawdust blocks that have been ammended with substrate supplements.

Cluster of brown-capped mushrooms with long, light-colored stems against a white background.

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